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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,791.26, 32,779.07 and 15,710.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,791.26, 32,779.07 and 15,710.57 is: 21,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,791.26 : 32,779.07 = 15,710.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,791.26/32,779.07 = 15,710.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,791.26x = 32,779.07 × 15,710.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,791.26x = 514,977,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,977,873.77/23,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.67

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